Victoria McCann BA, MSc

Communications Director and Editorial Lead

Victoria McCann, BA, MSc, is Communications Director & Editorial Lead at Castle Craig and a member of the clinic’s founding family. With over a decade of experience in addiction treatment communications since 2012, she leads the creation of clear, compassionate content that supports patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Victoria is committed to reducing stigma around addiction and mental health, and brings strategic insight and lived sector knowledge to her work. She regularly attends and organises addiction treatment conferences across the UK and Europe, promoting high standards of care and best practice in the field. Victoria also works with the media to raise awareness and share informed perspectives on addiction and recovery. The Herald, The Times, BBC, STV, The Times, New York Post, The Guardian.

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Medication-Assisted Treatment vs Abstinence-Based Treatment

When you are living with addiction, it is not always easy to know what type of treatment is best for you. At Castle Craig, we can help you make a decision that can guide you towards a life of sobriety, where recovery from addiction is not just a hope, but a reality. Treatment comes in […]

Addiction Treatment for Military Veterans

As a veteran, your life has been marked by courage, sacrifice, and dedication to serving your country. But behind the valour, there may also be shadows — battles fought within, unseen scars, and as a result, struggles with addiction and psychological problems. You’re not alone. At Castle Craig, we understand the unique challenges you’re facing […]

What is Addiction?

Addiction is a long-term (chronic) condition in which you struggle to gain control over something that you are doing, using or taking – despite these actions causing harmful consequences to your physical health, mental health or relationships and work. Defining Addiction Over the last few decades, the understanding of addiction has vastly changed in the […]

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Rehab for Women

Established in 1988, Castle Craig is one of the UK’s longest-standing family-run residential rehab clinics, known for its clinical excellence and compassionate care. We offer specialised residential drug and alcohol addiction rehabilitation programmes. Located in the beautiful Scottish Borders, it provides a private and tranquil environment that promotes healing. With evidence-based treatments, an experienced multidisciplinary […]

Outdoor Activities at Castle Craig

Arriving at Castle Craig, you will be greeted by our stunning residence set amongst the peaceful Scottish countryside, surrounded by woodlands, hills and pastures. We believe that rehabilitation requires more than medical treatment and meetings with your psychotherapist. A key part of recovery is immersing yourself in the therapeutic landscape of the outdoors, which encourages […]

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Confidential Executive Rehab Treatment for Business Professionals & CEOs

Addiction can affect even the highest ranks in a workplace, being common among top executives and CEOs. The intense stress of managing a company, combined with easy access to substances, often leads business leaders down a difficult path. Initial attempts to cope with pressure can quickly become substance misuse. Their roles involve consistently hitting targets […]

Christian Rehab Treatment For Drug And Alcohol Addiction in the UK

Embracing a Christian rehab centre for drug or alcohol addiction offers a unique path to healing, combining spiritual principles with professional care. This approach recognises that true recovery stems from healing the mind, body and spirit. It also aims to provide a supportive environment where faith can powerfully support lasting change and renewal. At Castle […]

Castle Craig Releases ‘Recovery Days: Daily Thoughts for Living in Recovery’

For 35 years, Castle Craig has been at the forefront of addiction treatment, providing compassionate care and support to people seeking recovery. Throughout this time, we have witnessed first hand the transformative power of daily reflections as an integral part of addiction recovery. We’re pleased to introduce our own contribution with the publication of our […]

Is It Safe to Mix Alcohol and Blood Thinners?

What Are Blood Thinners? Despite their name, blood thinners don’t thin the blood. Instead, they help blood flow smoothly through the blood vessels, which prevents blood clots that can lead to heart attack and stroke. They have often been prescribed for people with the heart condition atrial fibrillation, which causes the heart to beat faster and […]

Cannabis Psychosis – Signs, Causes, Treatment

When cannabis psychosis occurs, it leads to various symptoms where a person loses contact with reality. The most frequent signs include intense paranoia and mistrust of others, combined with hallucinations and delusions of grandiosity. Their thought processes and emotions typically become muddled and chaotic, making it hard for others to understand them. These distressing symptoms […]

Can You Drink Alcohol While on Ritalin?

Can You Drink Alcohol While on Ritalin? When used together, Ritalin(methylphenidate) and alcohol make a dangerous and potentially lethal cocktail, even in low doses. This is because alcohol changes how Ritalin works, and Ritalin masks some of the effects of alcohol. This article is for you if: Ritalin and Alcohol, Key Facts Mixing Ritalin & […]

Can You Overdose On Weed? Understand The Signs

Unlike other substances such as cocaine or heroin, cannabis rarely causes fatal overdoses. However, inexperienced users may quickly unknowingly consume too much, resulting in unpleasant and sometimes serious side effects. People often think that cannabis is harmless. While it may not have the same risks as opioid overdose or overdosing on other harder drugs, it […]